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I liked this one better than the first one because of the characters, I also liked how Kane morphed into a more powerful creature, Still, for me there was still not enough sex and romance, so I may not continue with this series, I love these books more and more every time I read them! Exquisite!
Also I have to admit some things I got better this time around, or because I knew what was coming payed more attention to details I don't know.
. I just want to say, this is the type of book you need to read more than once to truly appreciate it, I love this Universe!
BR with Paul, August
First read October
DISCLAIMER: SPOILERISH REVIEW!
Well.
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so much happened in this book I don't know where to start!!
rolls up shirt sleeves, wriggles fingers
I guess I should start with the main character as least in my opinion:
RUBER also know as my future fiancé,the love of my life etc
Isn't he sexy
Also extremely badass or as Kane more than eloquently put it "Okay, so Ruber is kinda gangsta"! Damn right! Do you think I just marry anybody Needless to say that Ruber saves the day on multiple occasion and during the course of the action we get to Crystal Court my hubby's crib and find out why Ruber left and that also apparently I was very close to being a queen since he was heir.
We meet his evil father, for whom I don't care one bit misogynistic, arrogant, pompous err, . rock!, his younger brother adorable and his sister kickass babe! We also meet Molly here, who's a clockwork companion and so, so awesome! I won't say more cause you really need to discover her by yourselves, totally worth it!.
At one point John almost earned my eternal wrath by almost !! You're safe for now, John, but I'm watching you!
Now let's get to the actual main characters if you want to be technical about it:
Kane and Hawk were left quite in a bind at the end of "Distant Rumblings" and got separated.
After some wicked shenanigans from Kane who can command Hawk's sword creepy elders were involved, he together with Ruber and the new addition to the team Ferra ice woman go in search of Hawk who was gravely injured.
During this time, Puck we hate him btw unleashes all kinds of hell green children, goblins etc all the creatures as so freaking cool I can't even explain on Hawk's home and we get a glimpse of his parents Hawk's that is and we gather that we don't like his stupid father but his mother is cool and powerful!
There are some cool things happening to/with Hawk and Kyle so just go on and read this wonderful series!
Lovely, mushy heart quotes:
"THE moment I saw Hawk, everything changed.
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"Just the thought that someone somewhere might feel the same way about you as you do about them can make your whole day better, But the fact, the absolute knowledge, changes your life, "
"My people call it The Calling, It is when two people meet and have an instant connection, Its more than just physical looks and fondness, but a bond that makes them feel as if they have known each other forever, "
“Youre wrong,” Hawk said, kneeling next to Kane “There is a power greater than death, ” “And that is” Ruber asked skeptically, “Love. ”
I really liked the two dark elves and I'm really sad about what happened! Maybe we can do something about that, John Pretty please puppy eyes
John, this is such a wonderful Universe that you have created, I'm in awe of the way your mind works! Looking forward to the next books I understand that besides book, there's ath one in the works :D
Smooches!
I originally read this onand rated it five.
I am rereading the series in preparation of the third installment sitelinkThe Unseen Tempest
I still rate this book five and now, can't wait for the next installment.
First John Goode's story that I DNFend, around,
I don't enjoy all out fantasy or scifi, Period. The first book I loved because it had urban fantasy element to it though set in small town, This one is not, I couldn't get myself into it, Should've known when I read "another planet" in the blurb, I would need something to ground me to Earth,
I know other reviewers loved it, sitelinkKaje Harper said to "stick" with it to get into the awesomeness, But I don't have enough patience, If it couldn't grab me in the firstor so, I prefer to let go and move on, Plus the alternate POV's quick switching gave me headaches,
Still love you, though, John, and will still read your other stories, Just not this series. It's just not my cup of tea,
Wow, you know those fantasy adventure books where the pacing is slow and the action can only be described as "light"
Yeah, that is NOT this book.
This story was akin to a decathlon, as our heroes ran from one dangerous and exciting predicament to the next, with very few breathers in between.
Both the story and its many endearing side characters were all kinds of awesome,
stars, but I still want an itty bit more romance,
Now on to the next in the series, : Eye of the Storm, the second installment in the Lords of Arcadia series by John Goode is simply a fantasy/scifi/paranormal readers' dream come true!!!
Nine alternate realms, dark elves, faeries, ogres, gem elementals, frigus, a Djinn, Titania, Puck, and Oberon, and one incredible human.
They all come together in one amazingly well crafted novel that unfolds one new world after another like someone shucking pearls from oysters,
The story picks up where Distant Rumblings leaves off, Kane plummets into Arcadia but not where Prince Hawk, Titanias son and heir to the throne has been taken, but instead to a frozen wasteland where the Frigus live.
A race of people whose warriors can form ice spears and entire walls of ice from the energy within them and who control the cold by being a part of it.
Thrust into this realm, Kane is rescued by Ferra, an outcast amongst her people, and goes up against the elders, barely escaping with his life.
He, a regenerated Ruber that delightful Prince from book one who happens to be a gem elemental and Ferra set out to find and rescue Hawk, They find themselves thrust into Pucks attempt along with the dark elves to grab the seat of power from Titania and Oberon, Puck is also searching for Hawk in order to get from him the secret of Ascensionfor without the secret, Puck cannot take control of the nine realms.
The group clashes leaving a weakened Hawk and Kane along with a severely injured Ferra to barely escape, Ruber takes them to his home to heal and hole up in order to take time to figure out their strategy for bringing down Puck, Puck has one more destructive force in his arsenal and all hell breaks loose when a djinn is unleashed, The djinns one purpose is to kill Prince Hawk,
The story evolves and I can go no further without giving up key elements that would ultimately ruin the story for you, dear reader, Suffice it to sayEye of the Storm is one action packed moment after another, Along the way author John Goode rolls out new worlds, fascinating creatures and political intrigue that leaves one breathless,
Kane, our fearless human, shows a new facea depth of character that speaks of loyalty to his friends, his love for Hawk and his keen wit and an amazing proclivity to fall into danger wherever it may exist.
We see a new side of Hawk, glimmers of the type of leader he will be, a softening of the arrogance he has been raised to believe and a deepening of his love for Kane.
Ruber becomes so much more than a piece of rockwe meet his family and see his love for his sister and his younger brother, His arrogant and dominant father is introduced and the world of elementals is explored and what an incredibly fascinating world it is!
There is so much going on in this novelI guarantee you will want to reread it just to rediscover the worlds this author
unpacks.
Mr. Goodes mastery of the written word is in full force herehis power to turn simple phrases into descriptive goldmines is unprecedented, His fertile imagination is unleashed and the result is a sweeping saga of a tale that thrusts us into a fantasy land that leaves the reader wide eyed and simply delighted.
It is a fact that sequels that follow exceptional first books often leave the reader a bit wantingnot so here, Eye of the Storm is perhaps a finer, more intricately woven story than the first in the series, I highly recommend this novel to you, It is a five star read,
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